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Background Check Radio

Background Check Radio

by Kevin Bachman and IQubed Advisors

Business Management Government

2026 Will Be a Zero Sum Game: How Ready Are You?

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman of IQubed Advisors walks through how buyer and competitor behaviors change in a stagnant hiring environment. Increasingly, sales gains will come through taking market share, not organic growth. How prepared are you and your business to fight not only for your clients, but for your future?

2026 Economic Indicators and Industry Market Review

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses economic trends and its impact to the background check industry with IQubed Advisors colleagues Jason Morris, Bianca Lager, Andy Hellman, and Nick Fishman.

IQubed Advisors recaps the PBSA 2025 Annual Conference

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors colleagues to break down PBSA's Annual Conference. We discussed new entrants to the space, interesting exhibits, our thoughts for the coming 12 months, and of course, AI, AI and AI (and why attendees are decidedly glass half empty). Allegory of the Cave, anyone?!?!

PBSA 2025: What To Know Before You Go

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman of IQUbed Advisors is joined by his colleagues Jason Morris, Nick Fishman, Bianca Lager and Andy Hellman. They previewed the upcoming 2025 PBSA Annual Conference, discussing interesting sessions, people to meet, ideas to test, and what to expect from what is shaping up to be one of the largest conferences in years.

Revenue is always on the move. Is it headed toward you or away from you?

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses the future short term, mid term and long term revenue trends in the background screening industry. During times of economic uncertainty, your organization's growth will not follow typical patterns, especially as the industry becomes more competitive. P.S. I recorded this outside. Please enjoy the chirping birds (and ignore the occasional airplane!)

AI and Background Screening: What it is, What it isn't, and how to use it in your business

One this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors' Kevin Bachman is joined by his partner Nick Fishman and Justin Cameron and Bill Wilder of TNDM.ai to cut through the noise and peel back what, how and where AI can be used in your background screening business. We provided several real life examples on where to start, what to avoid, and how these solutions can benefit you and your clients.

Global is Becoming Local: Andy Hellman and Nick Fishman break down the Paris PBSA Conference

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Andy Hellman of IQubed Advisors returns from the PBSA Paris Conference and shares his thoughts with Nick Fishman. They discussed why it felt like the "PBSA of old," talked screening trends and why a number of exciting new opportunities overseas reflect the growing importance of the screening industry.

Turbulence in the Screening Industry: 2025 First Quarter Pulse Check

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by fellow IQubed Advisors' colleagues Nick Fishman, Bianca Lager and Jason Morris. We discussed the state of the industry, our concern about limited new product innovation, the growing gap between large and small CRAs, and how the guidance withdraws from the CFPB will affect screeners and employers.

Most CRAs are skipping PBSA Conferences. What it means for their businesses and the industry at large.

Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors colleagues Jason Morris and Bianca Lager to recap the 2025 Mid Year PBSA Conference. We discussed the educational opportunities (too few) the exhibit hall hours (too much) and how businesses that don't go are affected (negatively).

Streamlining I-9 Compliance Amid Trump-Era Policies: How Automation & Remote Verification Save Time & Costs

The landscape of I-9 compliance is evolving, and with increased audits and policy shifts stemming from the Trump era, businesses must adapt to stay compliant. IQubed Advisors' Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Bianca Lager are joined by Marc Villella of Gryphon HR for an insightful discussion on how automation and remote verification are transforming the I-9 process—helping organizations streamline workflows, reduce risk, and save valuable time and costs.

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